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op-ed: defence force abuse reports increasing, but not rapidly enough.
23 November 2020In December 2016, the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman (within its Defence Force Ombudsman jurisdiction) began receiving reports of serious abuse.
federal government urged to close loopholes.
11 December 2020Adair Donaldson, said: "loopholes will be exploited by paedophiles, so anything we do to ensure the safety of children is a no-brainer."
revenge porn karma. when it hits it sticks.
October 14, 2020In the last few weeks, multiple legal cases have come out of Canberra that should send shockwaves throughout Australia. For those people who think...
inside the Australian Gymnastics abuse disgrace.
1 October 2020Adair Donaldson spoke to Alexandra Carlton for her article in Marie Claire's October issue, outlining the outpouring of allegations from Australian gymnasts.
Gymnastics Australia inquiry to reveal ‘spectrum’ of abuse allegations, lawyer warns.
October 1, 2020The lawyer representing a group of 40 past and present Australian gymnasts has warned "a spectrum" of abuse allegations will emerge from an independent...
family lawyer Sarah Adams featured on Talkin’ Toowoomba podcast.
September 28, 2020The Talkin' Toowoomba podcast chats to a lawyer Sarah Adams from Donaldson Law who is passionate about our non-confrontational approach to Family Law.
documentary ‘Athlete A’ has encouraged gymnasts to speak out against abuse they have suffered.
23 August 2020Adair Donaldson was interviewed by Tracey Holmes on The Ticket about the Human Rights Commission's investigation into 'child cruelty' in Australian gymnastics.
allegations of child abuse within Gymnastics Australia
July 31, 2020Gymnastics Australia has announced an independent review into its own "culture and practices" following abuse allegations from a number of high-profile...
op-ed: defence force abuse reports increasing, but not rapidly enough.
23 November 2020In December 2016, the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman (within its Defence Force Ombudsman jurisdiction) began receiving reports of serious abuse.
federal government urged to close loopholes.
11 December 2020Adair Donaldson, said: "loopholes will be exploited by paedophiles, so anything we do to ensure the safety of children is a no-brainer."
revenge porn karma. when it hits it sticks.
October 14, 2020In the last few weeks, multiple legal cases have come out of Canberra that should send shockwaves throughout Australia. For those people who think...
inside the Australian Gymnastics abuse disgrace.
1 October 2020Adair Donaldson spoke to Alexandra Carlton for her article in Marie Claire's October issue, outlining the outpouring of allegations from Australian gymnasts.
Gymnastics Australia inquiry to reveal ‘spectrum’ of abuse allegations, lawyer warns.
October 1, 2020The lawyer representing a group of 40 past and present Australian gymnasts has warned "a spectrum" of abuse allegations will emerge from an independent...
documentary ‘Athlete A’ has encouraged gymnasts to speak out against abuse they have suffered.
23 August 2020Adair Donaldson was interviewed by Tracey Holmes on The Ticket about the Human Rights Commission's investigation into 'child cruelty' in Australian gymnastics.
allegations of child abuse within Gymnastics Australia
July 31, 2020Gymnastics Australia has announced an independent review into its own "culture and practices" following abuse allegations from a number of high-profile...
racehorses get treated better: gymnasts get a lawyer.
29 July 2020A group of 30 current and former elite Australian gymnasts have retained a specialist lawyer to lobby Gymnastics Australia to hold an independent inquiry.
toxic aftertaste of a legal landslide.
May 9, 2020When $87m of a class action payout is soaked up by fees and commissions, with a ‘pittance’ left, who’s the real winner?
clock is ticking for survivors of abuse in the ADF.
May 6, 2020No doubt, abuse is a hard subject for people to talk about. Often, many survivors struggle to come forward for many years, let alone...
Defence Force family matters in understanding hands.
January 29, 2020Life in the Defence Forces is hard. It is no wonder that often families wear the brunt of the cost that comes from serving...
Australian Defence Force lessons from abuse survivors.
January 16, 2020On 15th January 2020, The Australian published an article titled 'Australian Defence Force sex assault charges double' we encourage you to read our...
defence abuse survivors get second chance at reparation.
December 18, 2017The Department of Defence has announced a revised Defence Reparation Scheme, for survivors of Defence abuse. The new scheme offers survivors a second chance...
australian institutions must follow the ADF blueprint to repair cultural issues of sexual abuse.
September 2, 2017Survivors of sexual abuse want change. They often feel ashamed of what they have endured and many will struggle with how to talk about...
Royal Commission finds there was widespread abuse of recruits at HMAS Leeuwin.
August 23, 2017Adair Donaldson talks to Fran Kelly about the findings of the Royal Commission's investigation into child sexual abuse within the ADF.
survivors of historic sex abuse in the ADF have a second chance at compensation.
May 26, 2017Thousands of Australian Defence Force survivors subjected to historical sexual abuse while working in the navy, army and Air Force have a second chance...
op-ed: defence force abuse reports increasing, but not rapidly enough.
23 November 2020In December 2016, the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman (within its Defence Force Ombudsman jurisdiction) began receiving reports of serious abuse.
federal government urged to close loopholes.
11 December 2020Adair Donaldson, said: "loopholes will be exploited by paedophiles, so anything we do to ensure the safety of children is a no-brainer."
revenge porn karma. when it hits it sticks.
October 14, 2020In the last few weeks, multiple legal cases have come out of Canberra that should send shockwaves throughout Australia. For those people who think...
inside the Australian Gymnastics abuse disgrace.
1 October 2020Adair Donaldson spoke to Alexandra Carlton for her article in Marie Claire's October issue, outlining the outpouring of allegations from Australian gymnasts.
Gymnastics Australia inquiry to reveal ‘spectrum’ of abuse allegations, lawyer warns.
October 1, 2020The lawyer representing a group of 40 past and present Australian gymnasts has warned "a spectrum" of abuse allegations will emerge from an independent...
family lawyer Sarah Adams featured on Talkin’ Toowoomba podcast.
September 28, 2020The Talkin' Toowoomba podcast chats to a lawyer Sarah Adams from Donaldson Law who is passionate about our non-confrontational approach to Family Law.
documentary ‘Athlete A’ has encouraged gymnasts to speak out against abuse they have suffered.
23 August 2020Adair Donaldson was interviewed by Tracey Holmes on The Ticket about the Human Rights Commission's investigation into 'child cruelty' in Australian gymnastics.
allegations of child abuse within Gymnastics Australia
July 31, 2020Gymnastics Australia has announced an independent review into its own "culture and practices" following abuse allegations from a number of high-profile...
toxic aftertaste of a legal landslide.
May 9, 2020When $87m of a class action payout is soaked up by fees and commissions, with a ‘pittance’ left, who’s the real winner?
PFAS class action, fees to take over 35 per cent of compensation claim.
March 25, 2020With the announcement that the PFAS class action settlement concluded with $212 million for the three communities, $34 million of it to Oakey residents,...
claimants call out litigation funder’s profit.
March 18, 2020People whose homes were contaminated with toxic firefighting chemicals from Defence Department bases are outraged at a proposed $212.5m compensation deal,...
family lawyer Sarah Adams featured on Talkin’ Toowoomba podcast.
September 28, 2020The Talkin' Toowoomba podcast chats to a lawyer Sarah Adams from Donaldson Law who is passionate about our non-confrontational approach to Family Law.
Defence Force family matters in understanding hands.
January 29, 2020Life in the Defence Forces is hard. It is no wonder that often families wear the brunt of the cost that comes from serving...
family law – 8 tips to help reduce your legal fees.
January 9, 2020Going through divorce or separation can be a stressful time in your life. Here at Donaldson Law, we do not want you to be...
city firm’s novel approach to family law.
December 10, 2019A Toowoomba law firm has expanded its offerings in the region, incorporating family law into the practice for the first time, but with a...
a timely reminder.
November 21, 2019The importance of offering a viable alternative to your family issues ending up in the Family Law Courts. Essential reading for anyone in the...
op-ed: defence force abuse reports increasing, but not rapidly enough.
23 November 2020In December 2016, the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman (within its Defence Force Ombudsman jurisdiction) began receiving reports of serious abuse.
federal government urged to close loopholes.
11 December 2020Adair Donaldson, said: "loopholes will be exploited by paedophiles, so anything we do to ensure the safety of children is a no-brainer."
revenge porn karma. when it hits it sticks.
October 14, 2020In the last few weeks, multiple legal cases have come out of Canberra that should send shockwaves throughout Australia. For those people who think...
inside the Australian Gymnastics abuse disgrace.
1 October 2020Adair Donaldson spoke to Alexandra Carlton for her article in Marie Claire's October issue, outlining the outpouring of allegations from Australian gymnasts.
Gymnastics Australia inquiry to reveal ‘spectrum’ of abuse allegations, lawyer warns.
October 1, 2020The lawyer representing a group of 40 past and present Australian gymnasts has warned "a spectrum" of abuse allegations will emerge from an independent...
family lawyer Sarah Adams featured on Talkin’ Toowoomba podcast.
September 28, 2020The Talkin' Toowoomba podcast chats to a lawyer Sarah Adams from Donaldson Law who is passionate about our non-confrontational approach to Family Law.
documentary ‘Athlete A’ has encouraged gymnasts to speak out against abuse they have suffered.
23 August 2020Adair Donaldson was interviewed by Tracey Holmes on The Ticket about the Human Rights Commission's investigation into 'child cruelty' in Australian gymnastics.
allegations of child abuse within Gymnastics Australia
July 31, 2020Gymnastics Australia has announced an independent review into its own "culture and practices" following abuse allegations from a number of high-profile...
op-ed: defence force abuse reports increasing, but not rapidly enough.
23 November 2020In December 2016, the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman (within its Defence Force Ombudsman jurisdiction) began receiving reports of serious abuse.
federal government urged to close loopholes.
11 December 2020Adair Donaldson, said: "loopholes will be exploited by paedophiles, so anything we do to ensure the safety of children is a no-brainer."
revenge porn karma. when it hits it sticks.
October 14, 2020In the last few weeks, multiple legal cases have come out of Canberra that should send shockwaves throughout Australia. For those people who think...
inside the Australian Gymnastics abuse disgrace.
1 October 2020Adair Donaldson spoke to Alexandra Carlton for her article in Marie Claire's October issue, outlining the outpouring of allegations from Australian gymnasts.
Gymnastics Australia inquiry to reveal ‘spectrum’ of abuse allegations, lawyer warns.
October 1, 2020The lawyer representing a group of 40 past and present Australian gymnasts has warned "a spectrum" of abuse allegations will emerge from an independent...
documentary ‘Athlete A’ has encouraged gymnasts to speak out against abuse they have suffered.
23 August 2020Adair Donaldson was interviewed by Tracey Holmes on The Ticket about the Human Rights Commission's investigation into 'child cruelty' in Australian gymnastics.
allegations of child abuse within Gymnastics Australia
July 31, 2020Gymnastics Australia has announced an independent review into its own "culture and practices" following abuse allegations from a number of high-profile...
racehorses get treated better: gymnasts get a lawyer.
29 July 2020A group of 30 current and former elite Australian gymnasts have retained a specialist lawyer to lobby Gymnastics Australia to hold an independent inquiry.
toxic aftertaste of a legal landslide.
May 9, 2020When $87m of a class action payout is soaked up by fees and commissions, with a ‘pittance’ left, who’s the real winner?
clock is ticking for survivors of abuse in the ADF.
May 6, 2020No doubt, abuse is a hard subject for people to talk about. Often, many survivors struggle to come forward for many years, let alone...
Defence Force family matters in understanding hands.
January 29, 2020Life in the Defence Forces is hard. It is no wonder that often families wear the brunt of the cost that comes from serving...
Australian Defence Force lessons from abuse survivors.
January 16, 2020On 15th January 2020, The Australian published an article titled 'Australian Defence Force sex assault charges double' we encourage you to read our...
defence abuse survivors get second chance at reparation.
December 18, 2017The Department of Defence has announced a revised Defence Reparation Scheme, for survivors of Defence abuse. The new scheme offers survivors a second chance...
australian institutions must follow the ADF blueprint to repair cultural issues of sexual abuse.
September 2, 2017Survivors of sexual abuse want change. They often feel ashamed of what they have endured and many will struggle with how to talk about...
Royal Commission finds there was widespread abuse of recruits at HMAS Leeuwin.
August 23, 2017Adair Donaldson talks to Fran Kelly about the findings of the Royal Commission's investigation into child sexual abuse within the ADF.
survivors of historic sex abuse in the ADF have a second chance at compensation.
May 26, 2017Thousands of Australian Defence Force survivors subjected to historical sexual abuse while working in the navy, army and Air Force have a second chance...
op-ed: defence force abuse reports increasing, but not rapidly enough.
23 November 2020In December 2016, the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman (within its Defence Force Ombudsman jurisdiction) began receiving reports of serious abuse.
federal government urged to close loopholes.
11 December 2020Adair Donaldson, said: "loopholes will be exploited by paedophiles, so anything we do to ensure the safety of children is a no-brainer."
revenge porn karma. when it hits it sticks.
October 14, 2020In the last few weeks, multiple legal cases have come out of Canberra that should send shockwaves throughout Australia. For those people who think...
inside the Australian Gymnastics abuse disgrace.
1 October 2020Adair Donaldson spoke to Alexandra Carlton for her article in Marie Claire's October issue, outlining the outpouring of allegations from Australian gymnasts.
Gymnastics Australia inquiry to reveal ‘spectrum’ of abuse allegations, lawyer warns.
October 1, 2020The lawyer representing a group of 40 past and present Australian gymnasts has warned "a spectrum" of abuse allegations will emerge from an independent...
family lawyer Sarah Adams featured on Talkin’ Toowoomba podcast.
September 28, 2020The Talkin' Toowoomba podcast chats to a lawyer Sarah Adams from Donaldson Law who is passionate about our non-confrontational approach to Family Law.
documentary ‘Athlete A’ has encouraged gymnasts to speak out against abuse they have suffered.
23 August 2020Adair Donaldson was interviewed by Tracey Holmes on The Ticket about the Human Rights Commission's investigation into 'child cruelty' in Australian gymnastics.
allegations of child abuse within Gymnastics Australia
July 31, 2020Gymnastics Australia has announced an independent review into its own "culture and practices" following abuse allegations from a number of high-profile...
toxic aftertaste of a legal landslide.
May 9, 2020When $87m of a class action payout is soaked up by fees and commissions, with a ‘pittance’ left, who’s the real winner?
PFAS class action, fees to take over 35 per cent of compensation claim.
March 25, 2020With the announcement that the PFAS class action settlement concluded with $212 million for the three communities, $34 million of it to Oakey residents,...
claimants call out litigation funder’s profit.
March 18, 2020People whose homes were contaminated with toxic firefighting chemicals from Defence Department bases are outraged at a proposed $212.5m compensation deal,...
family lawyer Sarah Adams featured on Talkin’ Toowoomba podcast.
September 28, 2020The Talkin' Toowoomba podcast chats to a lawyer Sarah Adams from Donaldson Law who is passionate about our non-confrontational approach to Family Law.
Defence Force family matters in understanding hands.
January 29, 2020Life in the Defence Forces is hard. It is no wonder that often families wear the brunt of the cost that comes from serving...
family law – 8 tips to help reduce your legal fees.
January 9, 2020Going through divorce or separation can be a stressful time in your life. Here at Donaldson Law, we do not want you to be...
city firm’s novel approach to family law.
December 10, 2019A Toowoomba law firm has expanded its offerings in the region, incorporating family law into the practice for the first time, but with a...
a timely reminder.
November 21, 2019The importance of offering a viable alternative to your family issues ending up in the Family Law Courts. Essential reading for anyone in the...
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